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Volume 21(2):62-67, 2017.
Prepubic tendon and abdominal wall rupture in four pregnant
mares
Moaddab SH¹, Siavosh
Haghighi ZM²*
Departments of clinical sciences¹ and Pathobiology², Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
ABSTRACT
Moaddab SH, Siavosh Haghighi ZM., Prepubic tendon and
abdominal wall rupture in pregnant mares, Onl J Vet
Res., 21(2):62-67, 2017. History, clinical signs, and outcome in 4 mares with prepubic tendon and abdominal wall rupture are described. Body wall ruptures in mares are rare but can
occur in late pregnancy. Multiparous, non-active,
well fed arabian mares, >15
yrs and in late pregnancy, presented with enlarged
abdomen and extensive area of painful edema on ventral abdomen. Tachycardia >70/min,
tachypnea and labored breathing were observed. Ultrasound revealed fluid with likely
blood extravasation into abdominal tissues. Two mares developed lordosis with rocking
horse stance reluctant to walk or lie down. In 3 mares, mammary secretions were
blood stained. Restricted activity and control of blood loss, constipation,
loss of protein and bandage of abdominal wall strapped over the back were
prescribed. Age, pregnancy and inactivity appeared to be major predisposing
risk factors.
Key words: prepubic tendon, abdominal wall, rupture, pregnancy, mare.